Activities let everyone get involved in fight against breast cancer

Oct. 7, 2012

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Democrat staff

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In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many local groups, businesses and nonprofits are putting on events to raise money to aid in the fight against the disease. Here are some of ways you can get involved and have fun doing it.

• Pink Solo Cup Party. Friday. A benefit for the Pink Pedi-Cures, a team of Tallahasseeans walking in the 60-mile Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure. The event starts at 8 p.m. at The Warehouse on Gaines St. There is a $10 cash donation at the door. For more information, contact Suzanne Rita Byrnes at 385-2059.

• The Chi Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. presents Cancer Awareness Network Social on Thursday at Parks and Crump Law Firm, 240 N. Magnolia Drive, from 7 to 9 p.m. A $10 donation is requested. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Raffles, Food & Signature Drink available with donation. Vendor and Cancer information will be provided. For more information, contact Corbin A. Robinson at 305-301-2381.

• Bank Night. 4 to 6 p.m., Oct. 19, at Tallahassee State Bank, 601 North Monroe St. Bank Night is an opportunity for all participants to drop off money that they have raised for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer before the 5K Walk.